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What Europe owes to Islam

Rolf Bergmeier

Saturday, May 23, 2015 10:55pm

It is pointed out in this lecture that, on account of the abiding theme "Integration" and "coexistence with muslims" the merits of the golden years between the 7th and 14th century were the preservation of the Greek-Roman culture for Europe. These references create commonalities and complementary goodwill.This subject matter is not known in the general public, though it is scientifically secured. Bergmeier’s speech will provide proof of historical commonalities.

Rolf Bergmeier, born 1940, is married and father of two sons. He is an agnostic. His career started with the German armed forces, followed by IT studies at a company specializing in mathematics and data processing. Next he became an analyst for the software industry. At the university in Mainz, he studied antique history and philosophy.